Bowie is a game behind Harrisburg for top spot in the Western Division of the Eastern League. (Harrisburg's phenom Bryce Harper pulled a hamstring and is likely out for the season. Bummed that he will not play when we attend next Sunday's game vs. NH.) The BaySox also have a 1.5 game lead on Richmond for the wild card. Brandon and squad play 6 of 10 games in August and all 5 regular season games in September at home. Puts the BaySox in a good position to make the playoffs.

The NH Fishercats have a 5 game lead over Reading (sister club of the old Spartanburg Phillies!) in the Eastern Division. Still hoping the locals and Bowie vie for the League championship.

Brandon Waring is hitting .311 in August with 4 HR's (18 so far this year) for the Bowie Baysox. April and especially May were his problem. Some are thinking he may get to go up to the Baltimore Orioles for a late season look. He is the best option for the Orioles at third base, who are having a very rough time there; Brandon Waring deserves a shot.

I am also curious whether he will get a look, but don't track the O's too closely, so I wasnt sure if this was likely or not? Anyone know? Typically beat writers and (quality) fan blogs seem to do a pretty good job of predicting who will get a late-season call up. Has anyone seen anything specific that suggests BW will get a shot this September?

I saw a blog or two about their travails at third base, and one speculating that Brandon may get a shot; nothing very concrete. I don't know why the O's don't give him a shot. He generally does better in August and September, and the O's have nothing to lose, since they are having a poor year.

If Brandon goes on a tear over the next couple of weeks, I anticipate Bowie will keep him for their playoff run. The Baysox lost yesterday to remain 1.5 games behind Harrisburg in the West Division.

Harrisburg (minus Bryce Harper) is in Manchester, NH this weekend for a battle of the divison leaders. We're going to Sunday's game; however, with Irene's arrival, could be a problem. Would not be surprised if they move the game to tomorrow as part of a doubleheader.

Some have picked Brandon Waring as the best power prospect in the current Orioles' minor league system, pointing out that he needs to cut down on the K's. 2012 will be a big year for him. I would like to see him get a shot at the top; there is a very good chance he would be one of those (e.g., Carlos Ruiz) who does better at the top in some categories than he did before. He can flat crush the ball, and he has the character, work habits, and other intangibles. Plus he is versatile in the field, and could do some DH.